1968 4/6 drop questions

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by fastnotch89

How close are the rear's from the inside of the fender? Im running 22's in the rear and was thinking about only going with the 3/4 drop but if i can go down more i am, thanks for your help.

I am running 22x9s with 5.5" bs on the rear and no clearance problems.

[fastnotch89]

Originally Posted by BucksSS

I am running 22x9s with 5.5" bs on the rear and no clearance problems.

Which drop are you running?

[Groove_hunter]

I verified that the rims are 10" wide in the back. I can't seem to find where the backspace is etched on the back of the spokes but will keep looking. I have maybe half an inch of clearance between the tire and bed on each side. The outer fender clearance is a bit less. Lowering the rear has moved the rear tire back over an inch so it does not sit centered in the wheel well. Any clearance issues are now going to be at the back fender lip now. So far I have no indication of any rub or bump stop issues. This tire/wheel combination pretty much fills up the rear fender well space on a step side.. Hope this info helps.
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[Groove_hunter]

Here is a pic of my bed clearance... Not a whole lot of space.
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[fastnotch89]

Thanks for the info and pictures, mine are about that close right now also but it has cut springs, thinking about going with the same kit you went with

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by Groove_hunter

I verified that the rims are 10" wide in the back. I can't seem to find where the backspace is etched on the back of the spokes but will keep looking. I have maybe half an inch of clearance between the tire and bed on each side. The outer fender clearance is a bit less. Lowering the rear has moved the rear tire back over an inch so it does not sit centered in the wheel well. Any clearance issues are now going to be at the back fender lip now. So far I have no indication of any rub or bump stop issues. This tire/wheel combination pretty much fills up the rear fender well space on a step side.. Hope this info helps.
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I am working to correct this same issue on my step side, it happens to all of them when lowered. There are a couple of ways to correct it but I chose to order a Porterbuilt trailing arm crossmember with the pick up point moved 1.250" forward. I should have my parts by mid May, I'll post up the results as soon as I finish the install.

As far as the wheels go, you will likely have to pull a wheel and measure it. Many people stick with an 8.5" or 9" wide wheel and a 265 width on a step side to ensure adequate clearance. With a 69 and earlier rear end and depending on wheel width a 5" to 5.25" bs works well and with the longer 70 and up rear end a 5.5" bs works well.

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by fastnotch89

Which drop are you running?

I have 4.5" front and 6" rear with ECE components.